periscope
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periscope¹
- /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ UK
- /ˈpɛɹɪskoʊp/ US
- /ˈpeɹɪskəʉp/ Australia
- /ˈpeɹəskɐʉp/ New Zealand
- /ˈpɛɾɪskop/ Scotland
- /ˈpɛɾɪskoːp/ Wales
Where it comes from
Formed in English from peri- + -scope.
noun periscopes
- A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility. The waters grew suddenly lighter, and my spirits rose accordingly. I shouted down to those below that I saw daylight ahead, and a great shout of thanksgiving reverberated through the ship. A moment later we emerged into sunlit water, and immediately I raised the periscope and looked about me upon th
- A general or comprehensive view. […] will show it not only enlarging the periscope of knowledge, but contributing to the amelioration of the condition of unfortunate and suffering humanity […]
verb periscopes · periscoping · periscoped
- To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope. Thousands of ungainly black-beaked heads would periscope and freeze in the direction of the approaching intruder.
Periscope²
Where it comes from
From the brand name Periscope.
verb Periscopes · Periscoping · Periscoped
- To broadcast live video stream using Periscope app via phone or tablet. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton Periscoped her first major campaign rally with Olympian Michelle Kwan as the host of the live stream.
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noun viewing device
| Español | periscopio |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 잠망경 jammanggyeong |
| 日本語 | 潜望鏡 senbōkyō |
| 中文 | 潛望鏡 /潜望镜 qiánwàngjìng |
| Português | periscópio |
| Français | périscope |
| Deutsch | Periskop |
| Italiano | periscopio |
| Ελληνικά | περισκόπιο periskópio |
| Русский | периско́п periskóp |
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